Gray Wing finds himself in the mountains, watching his tribe mates go about their lives. He misses them and wishes he could let his mother know that he and his brothers are okay. Stoneteller assures him that she will pass that message on. As Gray Wing thinks on the situation between his group and Clear Sky's group, Stoneteller seems to read his mind. She tells him that none of this is his fault, and that those who have gone without for so long and learned the importance of sharing can turn greedy when there is more then enough to go around. She also tells him that change will come born of blood, but it is a beginning and not an ending. Gray Wing is unsure.
Clear Sky watches Thunder leave. He feels frustrated that he couldn't make Thunder understand. He tries to tell himself that he couldn't have Thunder around undermining his authority but that doesn't help. He meets up with Falling Feather and turns his fury on her. He tells her that he knows she considered leaving with Thunder. She tells him yes, but she chose to stay. Clear Sky is furious that she doesn't see what is wrong with this. He feels that loyalty to their group is important before all else. They get into am argument and Clear Sky actually attacks Falling Feather, slashing her nose. They separate and head back to camp. He sees Falling Feather speaking to Quick Water and realizes he has to act fast. He summons a meeting where he talks about the importance of loyalty - and calls out Falling Feather by pointing out maybe she isn't loyal to the rogues who have joined their group. He gets everyone worked up and with Petal and Leaf backing him he declares Falling Feather's punishment to be the lowest cat in their group, subject to the whims of everyone until she proves her loyalty again. Clear Sky also announces that they will begin patrolling the borders and practicing fighting moves to make sure they are ready for anything.
Gray Wing watches as the moor cats argue over what to do about Clear Sky. Everyone is upset and some want to fight. Gray Wing feels that there must be a way to avoid a fight. Gray Wing and Cloud Spots are able to break up the gathering of the cats - but they are unable to fully calm them down. Just then Thunder arrives with Frost. Gray Wing finds that he is actually worried that Thunder might have been sent by Clear Sky to spy on them. He is relieved when he finds out they had to leave. Cloud Spots takes away Frost and Gray Wing pulls Thunder aside privately to find out what is going on. Thunder tells him the truth about Frost's banishment and Clear Sky's actions. He begs his uncle to talk to Clear Sky, feeling only Gray Wing can calm him down. Gray Wing agrees and tells his plan to the other cats. Some cats volunteer to go with him and Cloud Spots ask that they wait a few days, as Clear Sky is very angry at them right now. Turtle Tail is upset with him for delaying the inevitable but he calms her down. They and their kits settle down for the night. Pebble Heart dreaming wakes Gray Wing. The young kit is having a nightmare of kin fighting. He is still asleep and tells Gray Wing that the worst part of the dream was the fact that Gray Wing and Turtle Tail were gone. Uneasy, Gray Wing goes back to sleep.
Thunder comes back from hunting a feels a little unwelcome in the camp, so he decides to bring prey to Frost. While there he gets talking to Frost and Cloud Spots. Cloud Spots says that after lots of rest and herbs, Frost should be fine. He is also shocked to discover that there are no healing herbs used in Clear Sky's camp. Thunder wonders if he is being judged and leaves. Outside he finds Jagged Peak teaching Turtle Tail's kits how to fight. Upset, Thunder puts a stop to it. Jagged Peak is angry, and tells Thunder he has no right to interfere. They end up fighting and Thunder walks away. Hawk Swoop finds him and tells him that the rest of the cats just need time to adjust to his return. She tells him that Lightning Tail and Acorn Fur are happy he has returned. His old litter mates seek him out and welcome him back. But then Wind Runner pulls them away for battle training and Thunder becomes upset again. Wind Runner informs Thunder that no one asked for his opinion on this. Tall Shadow overhears and stands up to make an announcement. Thunder hopes she is going to put a stop to this but instead she fully welcomes Wind Runner and Gorse Fur as part of their group. Turtle Tail pulls him aside and calms him down. She points out that it is better to prepare now - even if there is to be no battle - then to sit around and do nothing. Thunder realizes she is probably correct.
Gray Wing returns to the camp and sees the cats standing around the rock. Tall Shadow informs him of her decision and Gray Wing is happy with it. He sees Thunder is upset and pulls him aside. Thunder explains about teaching the kits battle moves but Gray Wing doesn't see the harm in it. He points out to Thunder if they cannot find a peaceful solution then they may have to fight. Tall Shadow calls him back over where she explains that there is a problem - Wind Runner and Gorse Fur are expecting kits. Gray Wing is happy for them and feels this is not a problem like everyone fears. He and Tall Shadow formally welcome the cats - while announcing the pregnancy - and Gray Wing is happy to see Tall Shadow's fears assuaged as well as the group happily accept the cats. Gray Wing also thinks that maybe one day Wind Runner will lead them and he finds that it is a comforting thought. Later, Gray Wing wakes up to hear Jagged Peak and Rainswept Flower talking in private. They feel that Clear Sky won't listen to Gray Wing because there is too much bad history there. They feel it is best to use someone from Clear Sky's past who would make Clear Sky be embarrassed for the cat he has become. To Rainswept Flower's shock Jagged Peak suggests that she talk to Clear Sky. They go away and Gray Wing is left with his thoughts - and feeling like his tribe mates don't have faith in him.
I wish Thunder had a better welcome, but I can understand why everyone is so upset. He chose to leave them for a cat who is essentially their greatest enemy. But on the other hand, Thunder never wanted to believe how awful his father is, which is completely normal for a child, and deserved to either establish or reject a relationship with Clear Sky on his own.
Aside from the obvious title of the book, a battle must be coming. Things have been getting worse and worse for far too long. An explosive showdown is long overdue. However, the same can be said of Clear Sky's camp. So far everyone has quietly left, but I am surprised it hasn't turned into more then that. I am surprised that no one has challenged Clear Sky. Then again, the rogues are happy to have group protection and there are very few tribe cats left. If Falling Feather or Quick Water isn't willing to step up and challenge him then no one will. And while Thunder challenged him he wasn't willing to fight.
I know this is only book three but I am impatient for the creation of the clans. I am impatient for the introduction of the Moonstone and StarClan. I am impatient for medicine cats and the gift of nine lives. I am impatient for deputies and border patrols. I am impatient for the introduction of the things I am used to. When do they become five clans?
And lastly, is the upcoming battle going to kill Gray Wing? Or is Pebble Heart dreaming of another battle? The "kin fighting" clearly refers to Gray Wing and Clear Sky since the rivalry is wholly between them. Does Clear Sky kill Gray Wing? Will that finally be what makes Clear Sky realize he is acting so wrong? Because for all his talk of protecting his cats, he doesn't. He uses them then discards them once they are no longer useful. Otherwise, he would have cared for Frost who was never anything but loyal.
Clear Sky watches Thunder leave. He feels frustrated that he couldn't make Thunder understand. He tries to tell himself that he couldn't have Thunder around undermining his authority but that doesn't help. He meets up with Falling Feather and turns his fury on her. He tells her that he knows she considered leaving with Thunder. She tells him yes, but she chose to stay. Clear Sky is furious that she doesn't see what is wrong with this. He feels that loyalty to their group is important before all else. They get into am argument and Clear Sky actually attacks Falling Feather, slashing her nose. They separate and head back to camp. He sees Falling Feather speaking to Quick Water and realizes he has to act fast. He summons a meeting where he talks about the importance of loyalty - and calls out Falling Feather by pointing out maybe she isn't loyal to the rogues who have joined their group. He gets everyone worked up and with Petal and Leaf backing him he declares Falling Feather's punishment to be the lowest cat in their group, subject to the whims of everyone until she proves her loyalty again. Clear Sky also announces that they will begin patrolling the borders and practicing fighting moves to make sure they are ready for anything.
Gray Wing watches as the moor cats argue over what to do about Clear Sky. Everyone is upset and some want to fight. Gray Wing feels that there must be a way to avoid a fight. Gray Wing and Cloud Spots are able to break up the gathering of the cats - but they are unable to fully calm them down. Just then Thunder arrives with Frost. Gray Wing finds that he is actually worried that Thunder might have been sent by Clear Sky to spy on them. He is relieved when he finds out they had to leave. Cloud Spots takes away Frost and Gray Wing pulls Thunder aside privately to find out what is going on. Thunder tells him the truth about Frost's banishment and Clear Sky's actions. He begs his uncle to talk to Clear Sky, feeling only Gray Wing can calm him down. Gray Wing agrees and tells his plan to the other cats. Some cats volunteer to go with him and Cloud Spots ask that they wait a few days, as Clear Sky is very angry at them right now. Turtle Tail is upset with him for delaying the inevitable but he calms her down. They and their kits settle down for the night. Pebble Heart dreaming wakes Gray Wing. The young kit is having a nightmare of kin fighting. He is still asleep and tells Gray Wing that the worst part of the dream was the fact that Gray Wing and Turtle Tail were gone. Uneasy, Gray Wing goes back to sleep.
Thunder comes back from hunting a feels a little unwelcome in the camp, so he decides to bring prey to Frost. While there he gets talking to Frost and Cloud Spots. Cloud Spots says that after lots of rest and herbs, Frost should be fine. He is also shocked to discover that there are no healing herbs used in Clear Sky's camp. Thunder wonders if he is being judged and leaves. Outside he finds Jagged Peak teaching Turtle Tail's kits how to fight. Upset, Thunder puts a stop to it. Jagged Peak is angry, and tells Thunder he has no right to interfere. They end up fighting and Thunder walks away. Hawk Swoop finds him and tells him that the rest of the cats just need time to adjust to his return. She tells him that Lightning Tail and Acorn Fur are happy he has returned. His old litter mates seek him out and welcome him back. But then Wind Runner pulls them away for battle training and Thunder becomes upset again. Wind Runner informs Thunder that no one asked for his opinion on this. Tall Shadow overhears and stands up to make an announcement. Thunder hopes she is going to put a stop to this but instead she fully welcomes Wind Runner and Gorse Fur as part of their group. Turtle Tail pulls him aside and calms him down. She points out that it is better to prepare now - even if there is to be no battle - then to sit around and do nothing. Thunder realizes she is probably correct.
Gray Wing returns to the camp and sees the cats standing around the rock. Tall Shadow informs him of her decision and Gray Wing is happy with it. He sees Thunder is upset and pulls him aside. Thunder explains about teaching the kits battle moves but Gray Wing doesn't see the harm in it. He points out to Thunder if they cannot find a peaceful solution then they may have to fight. Tall Shadow calls him back over where she explains that there is a problem - Wind Runner and Gorse Fur are expecting kits. Gray Wing is happy for them and feels this is not a problem like everyone fears. He and Tall Shadow formally welcome the cats - while announcing the pregnancy - and Gray Wing is happy to see Tall Shadow's fears assuaged as well as the group happily accept the cats. Gray Wing also thinks that maybe one day Wind Runner will lead them and he finds that it is a comforting thought. Later, Gray Wing wakes up to hear Jagged Peak and Rainswept Flower talking in private. They feel that Clear Sky won't listen to Gray Wing because there is too much bad history there. They feel it is best to use someone from Clear Sky's past who would make Clear Sky be embarrassed for the cat he has become. To Rainswept Flower's shock Jagged Peak suggests that she talk to Clear Sky. They go away and Gray Wing is left with his thoughts - and feeling like his tribe mates don't have faith in him.
I wish Thunder had a better welcome, but I can understand why everyone is so upset. He chose to leave them for a cat who is essentially their greatest enemy. But on the other hand, Thunder never wanted to believe how awful his father is, which is completely normal for a child, and deserved to either establish or reject a relationship with Clear Sky on his own.
Aside from the obvious title of the book, a battle must be coming. Things have been getting worse and worse for far too long. An explosive showdown is long overdue. However, the same can be said of Clear Sky's camp. So far everyone has quietly left, but I am surprised it hasn't turned into more then that. I am surprised that no one has challenged Clear Sky. Then again, the rogues are happy to have group protection and there are very few tribe cats left. If Falling Feather or Quick Water isn't willing to step up and challenge him then no one will. And while Thunder challenged him he wasn't willing to fight.
I know this is only book three but I am impatient for the creation of the clans. I am impatient for the introduction of the Moonstone and StarClan. I am impatient for medicine cats and the gift of nine lives. I am impatient for deputies and border patrols. I am impatient for the introduction of the things I am used to. When do they become five clans?
And lastly, is the upcoming battle going to kill Gray Wing? Or is Pebble Heart dreaming of another battle? The "kin fighting" clearly refers to Gray Wing and Clear Sky since the rivalry is wholly between them. Does Clear Sky kill Gray Wing? Will that finally be what makes Clear Sky realize he is acting so wrong? Because for all his talk of protecting his cats, he doesn't. He uses them then discards them once they are no longer useful. Otherwise, he would have cared for Frost who was never anything but loyal.
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